Ceramic Coffee Filter: Unique Brew Experience or Tedious Chore?

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By: James Hoffmann

The Ceramic Coffee Filter, a combined brewer and filter provided by Kyuemon, and recently revived by companies like 224, offers a unique brewing experience with its porous ceramic material that allows brewed coffee to pass through while retaining the coffee particles. Although it boasts of emitting far infrared radiation (FIR) that supposedly enhances the coffee's taste, the presenter expresses skepticism about this claim. The reviewer finds that while the use of good coffee, coarsely ground, and proper brewing technique can create a decent cup, there is an added flavor from the filter that some might find off-putting. It also necessitates a lot of hot water for cleaning and the rinsing process is quite tedious, marring its claim to be a zero-waste solution compared to using paper filters.

Cleaning the filter can be challenging, as even after thorough use and maintenance, residual coffee flavors tend to linger. While the reviewer admits a fascination for the "magical" way the filter works, as a daily coffee-making tool, it may fall short on expectations. Nonetheless, the Ceramic Coffee Filter could be enjoyable for those who appreciate its uniqueness and have the patience to clean and maintain it with the recommended boiling or gas flame method. For those focused more on providing excellent coffee and convenience, more traditional brewing methods might be the better choice.

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